US Bridges

University Blvd over Arlington River

Good

Duval County, Florida · .5 Miles South of SR-115 · Structure no. 724221

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
973 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Blvd over Arlington River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University Blvd over Arlington River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2042. The structure is 973 ft (296.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUniversity Blvd
CrossesArlington River
Location.5 Miles South of SR-115
RouteCity Street 109
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32194, -81.59946
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length973 ft (296.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was University Blvd over Arlington River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Blvd over Arlington River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does University Blvd over Arlington River carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is University Blvd over Arlington River?

The structure is 973 ft (296.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns University Blvd over Arlington River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.